2011 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness at an Army Base, Georgia
Basic trainees at Sand Hill developed gastrointestinal symptoms that were attributed to an unnamed foodborne virus. Officials suspect that the virus had been spread by a food handler who was sick and coughed on the food or had dirty hands. The illnesses were confined to one unit in basic training. The Columbus Health Department had not received any reports of the virus in the city or surrounding areas.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | February 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Gastrointestinal illness, not specified |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Military Facility |
| Brand name(s): | Fort Benning |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 150 |
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